Five problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2005 Saturn VUE. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Saturn VUE based on all problems reported for the 2005 VUE.
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the ignition switch would not release the vehicle key however, the key could be removed when the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. The approximate mileage at the time of failure was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the ignition failed to turn when attempting to start the vehicle. The ignition key needed to be manipulated several times before the vehicle finally started. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The key detached from the ignition and landed on the contact¿s lap while the vehicle was in motion. The contact parked the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition, but the engine was still running. The key was reinserted and manipulated several times before the vehicle was able to be shut off. The failure occurred consistently. The manufactured was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact mentioned that the key would come out from the ignition while the vehicle was running. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Vue. The contact stated that the ignition seized, making it difficult for the contact to turn or remove the key from the ignition. A local mechanic replaced the locking system. The contact sent a certified letter to the manufacturer in regard to the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/18/lj.
Key gets stuck in ignition and will keep car running. Sometimes won't even turn car on with the correct key. Takes over 5 mins each time jiggling key to get key cylinder to turn over to start the vehicle. This happens on a daily occurrence and has not seemed to get any better .